CARROZZINA PIEGHEVOLE FOLDING WHEELCHAIR

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1 PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PRODUCTS Gima S.p.A. - Via Marconi, Gessate (MI) Italy Italia: tel fax Export: tel /221/225 - fax gima@gimaitaly.com - export@gimaitaly.com CARROZZINA PIEGHEVOLE FOLDING WHEELCHAIR Manuale d uso - User manual M M-Rev ATTENZIONE: Gli operatori devono leggere e capire completamente questo manuale prima di utilizzare il prodotto. ATTENTION: The operators must carefully read and completely understand the present manual before using the product Gima S.p.A. - Via Marconi, Gessate (MI) - Italy Made in China (P.R.C.)

2 5 ENGLISH 1. General Safety Instructions 1.1 Please read the instructions for use first! Before using the product, you should be familiar with the handling, function and use of the product. You may compromise your safety if you do not observe these instructions. However, it is impossible to protect against and avoid all unforeseeable circumstances and situations. 1.2 Do not ascend or descend stairs without the assistance of attendants. If devices such as ramps or elevators are available, they should be used. If wheelchair-friendly access is missing, two attendants must carry the wheelchair over the obstacle. 1.3 If possible, the footplates should be flipped up before getting into or out of the wheelchair. 1.4 Risk of accident when driving without experience. This can lead to falls and other dangerous situations. Therefore, familiarize yourself with the new wheelchair by practicing on even, straightforward terrain first. Learn how the wheelchair reacts when the center of gravity shifts; for example on slopes or inclines or when clearing obstacles such as steps and curbs. This should be done only with the assistance of another person. 1.5 Risk of damage caused by overload. 1.6 The drive wheels must be replaced in case of tire damage. Periodically check the wear condition. 2. Delivery and Preparation for Use (Please Note: The photos here may show differences to the wheelchair you actually received). Your wheelchair is usually delivered fully assembled, folded, and with the rear wheels mounted. A few simple steps are sufficient to prepare it for use: The wheel locks should be engaged against both large rear wheels before silling down or getting up from the chair.

3 ENGLISH 1. Push down the seat rail to open wheel chair. Do not put your fingers between the seat rail and sideboard. 3. Adjust the height of the footplate with footrest bolt. 5. Press down the back tube end of the chair when go up steps. 7. Hold the wheelchair tightly on slope. 9. To remove armrest, press the bottom lock with your finger and lift the armrest. Caution for operation 6 2. Folding wheelchar: fold upward the footplates then raise the seat cushion to fold. 4. The user be asy tomove by himself with hand rim. 6. Do not step on footplate. 8. To lock the wheel in place, push brake handle torward. 10. To remove the legrest, push the lock plate outward the legrest hanger. Do not drive the wheelchair on a slope more than 8km/h. Do not use the wheelchair on the bumpy road surface. The locks are only used for parking the wheelchair on the ground. Do not use the hand lock to stop the chair when it is moving.

4 7 ENGLISH 3. Cleaning and Disinfection 3.1 Clean the upholstery with warm water and a washing-up liquid. Remove spots with a sponge or a soft brush. Rinse with clear water and let the components dry. 3.2 Do not use any aggressive cleansing agents, solvents, or hard brushes etc. 3.3 No wet-cleaning. Components are not machine washable. For disinfection, water-based agents (e.g. Sagrotan original concentrate) should be used. 3.4 Before disinfecting, the pads and handles must be cleaned. Plastic parts, frame parts as well as chassis and wheels can be cleaned with a mild detergent. Dry thoroughly afterwards. 4. Re-use Information on Re-Use The product is suitable for re-use. Similar to second-hand machines or cars, products that are being re-used are subject to increased strain. Features and functions must not change in a way that could endanger patients or other persons within the product s life cycle. GIMA warranty conditions Congratulations for purchasing a GIMA product. This product meets high qualitative standards both as regards the material and the production. The warranty is validfor 12 months from the date of supply of GIMA. During the period of validity of the warranty, GIMA will repair and/or replace free of charge all the defected parts dueto production reasons. Labor costs and personnel traveling expenses and packaging not included. All components subject to wear are not included in the warranty. The repair or replacement performed during the warranty period shall not extendthe warranty. The warranty is void in the following cases: repairs performed by unauthorized personnel or with non-original spare parts, defects caused by negligence or incorrect use.

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